Digital Citizenship and Online Safety · Autumn Term

Recognizing Online Dangers

Identifying common online risks and understanding how to react to uncomfortable situations.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze what makes an online situation feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
  2. Explain the importance of telling a trusted adult about online concerns.
  3. Predict the consequences of clicking on unknown links or pop-ups.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Computing - Online SafetyKS1: Computing - Digital Literacy
Year: Year 2
Subject: Computing
Unit: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Fishbowl Discussion

Inner group debates while the class observes

20–40 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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